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BJ05 LXG

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,844 mi
Last recorded59,844 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LXG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 59,844 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,256 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 47,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise power steering rack damp advise rear axle bushes worn

Pass 11 Jan 2014 46,689 miles

advise power steering rack damp

Pass 12 Jan 2013 46,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,529 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2012 45,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2010 40,977 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn in patches.

Offside front tyre low tread.

Oil level low (topped up).

Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,977 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn in patches.

Offside front tyre low tread.

Oil level low (topped up).

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,742 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 35,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 25,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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BJ05 LXG is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 52,617 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 LXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ05 LXG registered?

BJ05 LXG is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 LXG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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